Empowering New Yorkers with sustainable building and energy strategies.

Buildings in New York City produce 70% of the city’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

To help reach its emissions reduction goal of 80% by 2050, NYC has created a series of Local Laws to guide business owners.

We’ll help you put it all together.

USL provides comprehensive strategies to help buildings comply with Local Laws, access incentives, and integrate sustainability into capital and operational budgets.

USL Technology offers data-driven solutions for building and energy compliance with NYC’s ambitious Local Laws

Every building is different. That’s why USL doesn’t offer a one-size-fits-all approach.

Instead, we’ll show you how to use utility bills and building data to implement energy & cost-saving measures, improve your building efficiency grade, get compliant, and even develop a whole building energy simulation model.

You can expect:

  • Tailored solutions based on your building’s actual characteristics

  • Confidence that your investment is grounded in technical analysis

  • Financial projections you can use for capital expenditure planning

Helping you leverage building data for compliance and financial incentives towards a cleaner, healthier future

Real-Time Energy Management

Energy Code Compliance: Design Plan Review & Inspection

Measurement & Verification (Energy Usage and Savings)

LEED Certification

Electrification & Decarbonization Planning (Local Law 84, 85, 88 & 97)

Energy Modeling

Building Owners & Stakeholder Engagement

Community Outreach, Landlord and Commercial Tenant Engagement

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Our robust energy management plan offers a comprehensive set of benefits:

  • Ongoing Operation & Maintenance Savings: We optimize your plan to achieve long-term energy and cost savings through efficient operation and maintenance practices.

  • Enhanced Occupant Comfort: Our plan prioritizes measures that improve indoor environmental quality, creating a more comfortable experience for tenants and occupants.

  • Increased Tenant Satisfaction: By focusing on energy efficiency and occupant comfort, we help you create a desirable and sustainable building environment, leading to higher tenant satisfaction.

  • Reduced Carbon Footprint: Our plan contributes to measurable annual carbon emission reductions, supporting your sustainability goals.

Real-Time Energy Management

Energy Modeling

USL Technology integrates Energy Modeling into our comprehensive approach to maximize the engineering and cost-effectiveness of Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs). We are dedicated to finding innovative solutions that efficiently and sustainably reduce energy consumption.

Our experienced engineers leverage Energy Modeling to inform design decisions, achieve LEED certification, qualify for incentive programs, and support energy audits. Our work has notably contributed to four LEED Gold-certified projects.

How we deliver value through Energy Modeling:

  • Gather Building Data: We begin by acquiring detailed information about your building. Comprehensive data collection leads to a more accurate model.

  • Conduct Energy Modeling: Using industry-standard software, we analyze the data to generate predictive insights on energy use, costs, return on investment, carbon emissions, and more.

  • Develop ECM Implementation Proposal: Based on the energy model, we create a proposal that outlines targeted recommendations for your building and the projected benefits of your investment.

Electrification & Decarbonization Planning (Local Law 84, 85, 88 & 97)

USL Technology simplifies navigating Local Law compliance. We partner with you throughout the entire process, from evaluation to compliance filing:

  • Evaluation: We assess your building's compliance status, identify potential future fees, and recommend improvements to avoid them.

  • Financing & Incentives: As an approved NYSERDA and Con Edison contractor, we help you access financing options and navigate incentive programs like the NYC Accelerator Program to maximize cost savings.

  • Contractor Connection: We connect you with qualified contractors to oversee and complete the project.

  • Compliance Filing: Our team streamlines filing procedures with the DOB, ensuring a smooth compliance journey.

Energy Code Compliance: Design Plan Review & Inspection

USL Technology offers comprehensive energy code compliance services that help you avoid penalties for non-compliance, achieve energy and cost savings, and improve the performance of buildings:

  • Evaluation: We begin by evaluating your building's compliance status and provide targeted recommendations to avoid non-compliance fees and enhance energy efficiency.

  • Data Collection & Implementation Plan: We collect detailed building information, analyze data for insights on energy use and costs, and develop a tailored proposal with projected benefits, cost savings, and efficiency gains.

  • Financing & Incentives: As an approved NYSERDA and Con Edison contractor, we help you access financing options and navigate programs like the NYC Accelerator Program to maximize cost savings and incentives.

  • Contractor Connection: We connect you with qualified contractors to oversee and complete the project.

  • Compliance Filing: Our team streamlines filing procedures with the DOB, ensuring a smooth compliance journey.

  • Continuous Support: We provide ongoing support to monitor energy use, ensure continued compliance, and keep you informed of any changes in energy codes.

LEED Certification

Integrating economic, social, and environmental considerations into every project, our vision is simple: Healthy Buildings, Healthy People, Healthy Communities. LEED certification provides a framework for creating healthy, efficient spaces that save money and reduce environmental impact. We guide you through the LEED certification process to realize your sustainability vision. Our team of LEED BD+C and EBOM professionals helps buildings achieve LEED operations and maintenance recertification, ensuring ongoing sustainability and adherence to LEED standards.

Expertise in LEED for New Construction and Existing Buildings:

  • LEED for New Construction: Utilize LEED BD+C to design and build high-performing green buildings, addressing every facet of sustainability for maximum environmental and economic benefits.

  • LEED for Existing Buildings: Maintain sustainability with our LEED recertification services, tracking performance data to ensure continued adherence to LEED standards.

Community Outreach, Landlord and Commercial Tenant Engagement

USL's tenant engagement services include recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing interaction with tenants, either directly or through community-based organizations, throughout the project lifecycle. This ensures a positive experience as tenants utilize smart technologies like sub-metering and real-time energy management systems.